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Originally Posted by Grant-53
If the weight ratio F/R is 55/45 this is acceptable. Wheel base is typically twice front track width. Take into consideration cold starting a diesel engine in our region. A circulating block heater is what they use on the snow plow trucks. The only issue I have with the XR3 is the use of fiberglass interior panels. ABS or aluminum honeycomb is friendlier in a crash. A trike frame from 1 inch square tubing could be done at a shop in a few days. The electrical harness might take a bit longer depending on experience. Foam and fiberglass are the most labor intensive aspects. I would love to build a trike using the paper model skin for the Mercedes Benz C-111 and add the long Mk III tail.
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I think you got a good idea with the Honeycomb Aluminum and square tube looked it up today good stuff. Any idea how much it weighs per sq ft?
Also what size tube for the main chasis and wall thickness?